Does the ionizer in this unit make the air smell fresh like how air smells after it rains.
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You're welcome! :) BTW, I'd have to say there really isn't any kind of smell, bad or good, just neutral??? If that makes sense... Overall I'm pleased with mine, it seems to make a huge difference with dust and what not. :)
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Robert, it is hard to tell with this fan. I have had another air filter and could notice the difference. I purchased this because of styling, the oscillation, and auto shut off features. When I run the fan I usually turn on the Ion feature. Good luck with your decision.
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I do not know off hand, so I looked at the box. The box says the following, "the patented 3-step filtration system captures up to 99% of airborne pollutant 2um and larger. The pre-filter captures larger particles, such as dust and pollen. The primary iFd technology filter electrostatically charges the air and captures microscopic particles. A built in ionizer charges the filtered air with negative ions to help boost cleaning power." So, yes, it does have an ionizer...
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Yes, the typical installation requires a single hole in the ductwork distribution box (or air handler) downstream from the evaporator coil. In this position, the ionized air will flow through all ducts. Be aware that whatever duct is closest to the RGF unit will receive the most effects. Since the unit is designed to be on all the time, expect a slight ozone smell from the ducts each time the air handler fan cycles on (assuming you have your FAN set to AUTO rather than ON). The smell is VERY slight, and dissipates immediately. There is NO lingering ozone smell whatsoever during operation.
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Yes, I bought it specifically for my moms house. She quit smoking in the house and cleaned everything but it still smelled. This Kendal Ozone Ionizer worked great. The house has no smoke odor at all.
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I purchased mine so long ago that I don't recall any specific smells other than getting used to the ions. That may be what you smell. It fades over time. Also be sure that you've removed any plastic on the filters.
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Yes but it produces a smell. It's the strong, clean smell of rain. I love it, some people can't stand it. The machine reproduces what lightning does in a storm. It produces ozone. Ozone kills odors by killing bacteria, with an unstable atom of oxygen that kills one bacteria, millions at a time.
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It does not. It does not have an ioniser. Novita purifiers do. Honeywell works primarily through its true hepa filter. Their carbon filter is also one of the best I've seen.
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No it does not, it is a sniffer and pulls air into the diode and thats what picks up the refrigerant.
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We use ours extensively in our main living area and there is NO ODOR. If you choose to turn on the ionization feature (we don't), you will notice a slight difference. Some people believe that ionization "cleans" the air. We don't. We use ours strictly to remove moisture from the air and this unit does a superb job of that. It is the quietest dehumidifier we have found and we would buy another if this one quit.
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I think there may be a difference between an ionizer and an ozone generator. I'm looking at the same EPA page as you, compare "electronic air cleaners" to "ozone generators": http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/airclean.html#What%20Types
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If by that you mean can you detect an ozone oder; no, you can't. I love this unit. It has a mind of its own , but it's never interruptive. Mine is set on automatic, and when it decides the air needs cleaning, it advances to a higher setting... Still quiet as a whisper. Greatest air cleaner on the market. If the negative ion setting bothers you intellectually, you can turn that feature off.
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I am pretty sure it does. You can smell the air as of there was a lightning strike
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my ionizer is the best thing i have bought for my pool....it does not let you understand how or why it works but the main thing is it does....no other chem. needed..maybe a little shock after a rain.
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Based on my research before buying this system, ionic systems produce ozone. This one simply recirculates the air through a filter. The quality of filter you put in it is up to you after your original one expires. This unit tells you how much filter life is left.
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I don't leave the house, however, I don't have it on all the time. If you want it on all the time the fan will help. I use the ionizer on high for 15- 30 minutes with a standing oscillating fan in front of it, and that cleans the air really well, especially when expecting company.
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When I bought the airtamer, it did not have a sticker like this. However, I heard that United Airlines does not allow ionizers. The airtamer does not give off a heavy ion smell, and I've not had a problem on planes when I used it. I've not flown in the last few months, however.